Russia votes in parliamentary election as war in Ukraine drags on
Summary
Russia held a three-day parliamentary election starting in the Far East, the first since it began a full-scale war in Ukraine. The ruling party, United Russia, aligned with President Vladimir Putin, is expected to keep control, while the only party opposing the war was removed from the ballot.Key Facts
- Russia’s parliamentary election began with voting in the Far East and will last three days.
- This is the first election since Russia started its large-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- United Russia, President Putin’s main party, is expected to maintain a strong majority.
- The only party that spoke against the war was excluded from the election.
- Some anti-war politicians have been jailed or fled Russia.
- The election includes votes from four Ukrainian regions that Russia annexed, which Ukraine calls illegal.
- The war and repeated drone strikes have hurt Russia’s economy and public mood.
- President Putin said the election is a way to show support and unity for the war effort.
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